Schwinns. Three for free!

[outskirtscustoms]

Glad I could help!

 

[outskirtscustoms]

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Didn't even damage the paint!

 

[twojs.bike]

Now I need to find a dropout alignment tool. I’m so excited about this I might just buy one.

 

[RustySprockets]

Killer! If you're not so serious about buying the FFG-2, you can always make a DIY substitute. RJ to the rescue!

 

[twojs.bike]

Thanks. RJ is great. Most of what I learned about bikes was from watching him. I already ordered the FFG-2 from my bike shop. I actually just started on a Raleigh with a slightly bent frame. So the tool will be put to good use right away.

 

[Captain Awesome]

I think I’m going to stick around a while!

 

[MattiThundrrr]

I love this site! I think I’m going to stick around a while!

I love this outcome, definitely making the dream work.

 

[Bike from the Dead]

Dang! That's one heck of a deal there! 2 cool free bikes in exchange for fixing up another cool bike?! That's a score for sure!

 

[berniebike]

Need some advice on the sidewinder. The drive side dropout is bent. The owner mentioned that the rear derailleur got caught up in the spokes. Not sure if the bent dropout was the cause or result.

Either way I am looking for advice on how to correct this. Is there a way to cold set the dropout back into shape? Help.

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i have fixed plenty of frames with this problem.
i have an old bicycle research crank arm straightener.
its approx 8 " long with 2 slotted cutouts to bend chainrings back into shape.i use the thicker cuot out and slide it on the bottom of the dropout and basically pound on the tool til the dropout goes back in shape.
never had a steel one break on my but you may want to apply some heat to make it easier.

 

[twojs.bike]

I have been creating video updates for the owner. The current plan is for the owner to weld or braze the kickstand on, so a good bit of the video is me showing him some details.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

So sick. That is a beautiful bike

 

[outskirtscustoms]

Looks great! Nice work

 

[twojs.bike]

The bike is complete! This one was a lot of fun! 1982 Sidewinder. Ready to ride for another 40 years.

 

[Jude Ephesus]

You do anything cool with those baskets?

 

[Bike from the Dead]

You did a fantastic job fixing up that Sidewinder! That thing is cool as heck!

 

[twojs.bike]

You did a fantastic job fixing up that Sidewinder! That thing is cool as heck!

Thank you!

You do anything cool with those baskets?

Not yet. I have a similar small one that I am going to try on Susan’s City Slicker (Raiegh Sports). The large one is hinting to me it wants to be part of a grocery getter build.